16 Questions
Which type of group consists of individuals who temporarily occupy the same area or location but do not know each other?
Aggregates
What type of group is characterized by 'intimate, face-to-face interactions' and a concern for one another?
Primary group
Which group is more formal and consists of a greater number of members with impersonal ties?
Secondary group
What law states that in every large, goal-oriented secondary group, an inner circle dominates the direction of the group?
Iron Law of Oligarchy
Which type of group consists of individuals sharing the same characteristics but without a sense of belongingness?
Category
Where do people feel a deep sense of connection, belongingness, and unity with one another?
Primary group
What theory is associated with a small group of elites emerging from a large group and taking control of decision-making?
The Iron Law of Oligarchy
What does the term 'ethnocentrism' refer to?
Judging other people and cultures based on one's own culture
Which term refers to understanding people, behaviors, beliefs, and practices within the context of their own culture?
Cultural Relativism
What establishes a control over individuals by setting the standards of 'what is good' and 'what should be'?
Social Control
What refers to the connections and links between people, including common friends and acquaintances?
Social Network
What is the act of getting to know more people, usually for career or educational opportunities?
Networking
What term describes the establishment of online communities with the objective of sustaining connections and widening social networks?
Online Communities
'LGBTQ+' and 'Immigration' are related social issues in which type of group?
Out-Group
'Family', 'Role Models', and 'Peer Groups' are examples of which type of groups or set of people?
'Reference Group'
What does the term 'consanguineal relation' refer to?
A measure of the degree of relationship based on descent from a common ancestor
Explore the different types of groups, including aggregates and categories, and the unique characteristics of each. Learn about the sense of connection and belongingness within groups and how it influences behavior and conduct.
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